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Legal Research Tool

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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05 Feb 2026 at 14:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission, headquartered in London, is currently in the award stage for the procurement of a "Legal Research Tool". This process falls under the industry category of Legal Services and Education and Training Services (CPV codes 79100000 and 80000000). The procurement was initiated through a direct single tender action due to its classification below the threshold, with an overall contract value of £53,968.30. The tender process concluded on 30th May 2025, and the contract period spans from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2027. The service will be delivered to the postal code E14 5AQ, London, England. Notable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this award was published on 5th February 2026, following its affirmation on 30th June 2025, with Thomson Reuters Group Ltd identified as the supplier.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in legal research and educational services, particularly those adept at delivering comprehensive legal content and tools. SMEs that can provide robust databases of UK and international legislation, judicial reviews, case law, and legal practitioner texts are well-suited to participate in such contracts. Additionally, enterprises capable of furnishing practical guidance, document templates, and precedents will find this contract advantageous for business development, positioning themselves as pivotal resources for organisations like the Electoral Commission.

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Notice Title

Legal Research Tool

Notice Description

Full text of UK primary and secondary legislation. * Reported UK case law. * Legal commentary and practitioner texts to include Schofields Election Law; DeSmiths Judicial Review. * Legal journals and periodicals. * EU and international law (as applicable). * Practical guidance and tools. * Document templates and precedents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0777ab80-cf1c-47bb-817c-42cd37ca3a55
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85393a8e-4f7e-4a51-bba9-637d5805a497
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,326 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,968 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THOMSON REUTERS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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